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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 116467" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>If you de-claw a cat - you will more than likely end up with him NOT using the litterbox and using your beds to go bathroom. It's a proven fact - check any animal shelter. Most were dumped because the owner wanted a cat - but without all the cat equipment - which to me is redundant. It's like saying I want a horse - but without the hooves. </p><p></p><p>As far as trimming - BEFORE you do this - it may be worth your while to put him in a cat carrier and take him to Petsmart or the vets and be SHOWN how to do it since you said you didn't even know you could do this. BECAUSE if you hit the quick - they can bleed to death. </p><p></p><p>They do sell styptic powder if you accidentally hit the quick to stop the bleeding but it's not a guarantee. And you will need to find out which type of animal nail clippers work for you. Either the pliers kind or the squeeze kind. </p><p></p><p>I only recommend trimming nails if your cat is an INSIDE ONLY animal. To put them outside with trimmed claws is leaving them without any defenses against animals that would otherwise hurt them and it stunts their ability to climb to safety. </p><p></p><p>Beth had a good training idea about the water - but in a house full of difficult child's I can tell you it becomes a power trip to see who can soak the cat for doing little more than breathing, and you can end up with a cat that is freaked out about water and spt noises. </p><p>If you do this - pick one person that does it, and put it on MIST not Squirt. </p><p></p><p>Also - there needs to be PLENTY of things for them to scratch on. The best thing we've found is a circular dish with a ball that runs around the outside and corrugated cardboard that can be replaced in the center. Our cat thinks she's SHEBA queen of the cats when she scratches on it. A carpeted pole NEVER has the first scratch - but she LOVED the underside of our fancy furniture. ARGH - But then I think (AND WHO rescued the cat and brought her home? I did) </p><p></p><p>Good Luck</p><p>Star</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 116467, member: 4964"] If you de-claw a cat - you will more than likely end up with him NOT using the litterbox and using your beds to go bathroom. It's a proven fact - check any animal shelter. Most were dumped because the owner wanted a cat - but without all the cat equipment - which to me is redundant. It's like saying I want a horse - but without the hooves. As far as trimming - BEFORE you do this - it may be worth your while to put him in a cat carrier and take him to Petsmart or the vets and be SHOWN how to do it since you said you didn't even know you could do this. BECAUSE if you hit the quick - they can bleed to death. They do sell styptic powder if you accidentally hit the quick to stop the bleeding but it's not a guarantee. And you will need to find out which type of animal nail clippers work for you. Either the pliers kind or the squeeze kind. I only recommend trimming nails if your cat is an INSIDE ONLY animal. To put them outside with trimmed claws is leaving them without any defenses against animals that would otherwise hurt them and it stunts their ability to climb to safety. Beth had a good training idea about the water - but in a house full of difficult child's I can tell you it becomes a power trip to see who can soak the cat for doing little more than breathing, and you can end up with a cat that is freaked out about water and spt noises. If you do this - pick one person that does it, and put it on MIST not Squirt. Also - there needs to be PLENTY of things for them to scratch on. The best thing we've found is a circular dish with a ball that runs around the outside and corrugated cardboard that can be replaced in the center. Our cat thinks she's SHEBA queen of the cats when she scratches on it. A carpeted pole NEVER has the first scratch - but she LOVED the underside of our fancy furniture. ARGH - But then I think (AND WHO rescued the cat and brought her home? I did) Good Luck Star [/QUOTE]
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